DUNSTABLE -- A two-alarm fire damaged a cottage-like home near Massapoag Pond early Monday morning. No one was seriously injured.

According to reports, Dunstable firefighters were dispatched to 47 Lower Dam Way at about 3:40 a.m. Police arrived on-scene and reported heavy smoke showing from all four sides of the building.

Upon arrival, Fire Chief Brian Rich confirmed that the source of the blaze was a basement fire with extension to the first floor, with smoke showing. He requested a second alarm and two additional tankers.

Dunstable crews, with assistance from mutual-aid departments in Tyngsboro, Pepperell, Groton, Nashua, N.H. and Hudson, N.H., were able to contain the fire to the basement and first floor. There were no injuries to fire personnel or to the public, according to reports.

The house is uninhabitable due to fire, smoke and water damage. One adult had been residing in the house.

The Dunstable Fire Department investigation unit is currently conducting the investigation and will have further information on the origin and cause after the investigation is complete.

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